Question 16 of 46

Correct, the answers were 1 and 2: the health status of the individual and the rate that the drug is absorbed into the cardiovascular system influence the blood level of a local anesthetic agent after it has been injected.

If the individual is medically compromised, (as in congestive heart failure) the rate of distribution of the local anesthetic agent will be slower. If they are healthy, absorption will be quicker, resulting in lower blood levels.